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The oldest art museum in the Pacific Northwest, the Portland Art Museum was founded in late 1892 when seven leaders from Portland’s business and cultural institutions created the Portland Art Association. The goal of the Association was to create a first-class art museum that would be accessible to all citizens.

Now with a collection consisting of some 42,000 objects, the Portland Art Museum is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Pacific Northwest. Under the leadership of Brian Ferriso, The Marilyn H. and Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. Director since 2006, the Museum is looking forward to a future even brighter than its past

New restaurants open almost every week in Portland, Oregon and because of that the city's classics sometimes get lost in the mix...decades-old stalwarts that have stood the test of time for a reason...they're good.

The menus may not be cutting edge and sometimes the decor is outdated, but these restaurants have things like character, charm, quality food, memories of family long since gone for some and a sense of Portland history that can't be replicated.

Kick off the summer street fair season at St. Johns Bizarre, with local music, 75 juried craft vendors, food, a beer garden, and kids’ activities the same day as the noon St. Johns Parade in North Portland.

Enjoy heavy armored combat, strolling musicians, singers, dancers, story telling, juggling, medieval cooking, merchants, and demos of book binding and leather working at Faire In The Grove on the lawn at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove. Free.CityFair & fireworks

City Fair

May 27 - June 12, 2016 (dates below)

CityFair has carnival rides, exhibits, beer, a food fair, and fireworks on May 27 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. No pets. Open May 27-30, June 2-5 and 9-12.

Punch Bowl Social has taken over an entire floor of Pioneer Place and transformed it into a 32,000 sqft playground full of booze and bowling. Here are just a few reasons you need to schedule a visit to Punch Bowl Social right now!

Punch Bowl Social is centered around games, and it includes multiple bowling alleys, shuffleboard (the cruise ship kind and the tabletop/sawdust kind), foosball, ping-pong, darts, and pretty much every other game that is designed to be played while holding a beer.

For those who don't want to exert the physicality required to lift an eight-pound ball and calmly roll it down a lane, there's a classic arcade w/ games like X-Men Pinball, Joust, and Donkey Kong, and the crazy-big, four-man Pac-Man.

Shoes, darts, and other excitement are stored in this trippy stand that may or may not be manned by Saddam.

The place has three different bars, including one smack-dab in the middle of a retro diner that has views of the four-story mall, so you can relax while scoping out sales at Forever 21, complete w/ plush couches and a chandelier made of deer antlers.

Chill out and watch football.

This circular bar's located right in the center of the action, making it super-easy to order up a beer in between songs at the place's two private karaoke rooms that no doubt have "What Condition My Condition Is In" on a permanent loop.

All three bars are manned by craft cocktail masters who mix up fresh juice/ booze combos like the Wrong Island Iced Tea, and the Green Russian w/ absinthe, coffee liqueur, and a high probability of sending you to the danger zone.

The kitchen does upscale gastropub goodness like this gravy-smothered plate of chicken & waffles, huge burgers, eggplant enchiladas, and soo much more!

The CroodsRaiders of the Lost ArtThe AvengersThe LoraxHotel TransylvaniaLes MiserablesFerris Bueller's Day Off101 DalmationsThe Princess BrideParaNormanGooniesShrekE.T. The Extra-TerrestrialSabrinaCasablanca

Named “One of America’s Best Shopping Streets” in 2012 by US News & World Report, Northwest 23rd Avenue is the quintessential charming shopping neighborhood filled with upscale national retailers, restaurants in their own elegant storefronts surrounded by quaint shops carved out of vintage houses with unique gifts for every occasion — all within an easy walk of each other — and nestled beneath a beautiful forest with ample hiking and walking trails.

After being named runner-up in Bike Magazine's last round of best bike city rankings in 2010, Portland circled back around and reclaimed the top spot in 2013. The only large city to earn Platinum status from the League of American Bicyclists is a paragon of bike-friendliness, with 180 miles of bike lanes and 79 miles of off-street bike paths. Always quick to embrace cyclist-friendly innovations, Portland was the first city in the United States to implement bike boxes at intersections and elementary-school bike commuting trains. Among the city's many bike shops is newcomer Go By Bike, which is located under the aerial tram and offers valet parking, rentals, and repairs.

Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway - recognized throughout the northwest as the largest holiday lightshow west of the Mississippi, the 20th annual Jubitz Winter Wonderland will grab your family's attention with over 250 colorful light set pieces and many animated scenes to be enjoyed from the comfort of your vehicle. Click Here for more details. ﻿

The Christmas Ship Parade averages about 55 to 60 boats between the two Columbia and Willamette River fleets. Both fleets will be out every night for two weeks beginning December 7, 2012 and running nightly through December 21, 2012. The fleet will do a special performance in Camas, WA on Dec. 1st. As we are an all volunteer organization, not all the boats make it out every night.

Peacock Lane - Since the 1920s, each house in this quaint southeast neighborhood has been decorating for Christmas. Mostly Tudors, the houses are adorned with not only beautiful sparkling lights, but also nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees and stunningly life-like replicas of Santa and Frosty.

Be forewarned: this is a very popular Portland tradition and the crowds can get quite thick. It is wise to park several blocks away and walk, rather than drive through the area. Better yet, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. More info about the carriages is avaiable at Cowboy Carriage. For more details, click here.

Our favorite Santas can be visited at:

Macy's Santaland (downtown Portland) - The tradition of visiting Santaland and having family portraits taken with Old St. Nick continues at the downtown Macy's store on the Level A. Macy's will once again offer a wide assortment of digital photography packages and families will be able to take their Santa photos with them immediately after they're taken. Santa photos will be available every day from Friday, November 23 through Monday, December 24. For more information click here or call 503-248-4515.

Washington Square Mall - Now through December 24, 2012 Santa will be available for photos and visits at his holiday lodge.Washington Square has introduced a new, convenient twist with our Santa Fly By Program. Families enter Santa's virtual line via web, text, phone or in person at Santa's Lodge. You'll receive an approximate wait time - and are free to shop, dine or relax while awaiting your turn to visit Santa. Click Here for more details.

Mt. Hood Rail Road - Passengers are invited to wear their pajamas on the train. Passenger cars are decorated for the holidays. The Conductor will punch each passengers train ticket.

En route to the North Pole:The book, The Polar Express will be read. Music from The Polar Express movie will be played. Passengers are served hot chocolate and cookies by chefs.

At the North Pole, and the return portion of the train tour:Santa Claus and elves await the passengers at the North Pole (passengers just watch but do not leave train at this portion of the trip). Santa Claus and elves then board the train. Elves will be in each train car and will entertain passengers and lead them in singing Christmas carols. Santa Claus moves through each train car, will greet each child, giving them their own personal silver bell. Click Here for more details.

More great holiday experiences on our BucketList include:

The Heathman Hotel for dinner followed by a Lemondrop in front of the Heathman Library's warm crackling fire. Click Here for more details.

Huber's - for Spanish Coffees which consist of Bacardi 151 rum, Bols Triple Sec, Kahlua, coffee, fresh whipped cream and a touch of nutmeg on top. The drink is made tableside with great flair. Click Here for more detailed information.

The Melting Pot - enjoy a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and dessert. Or, drop by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection. That's not to say, we haven't had more than a few stop by to satisfy that chocolate craving after a movie. Click Here for more detailed information.

The Nines Hotel - unwind with a glass of wine after a hard day of shopping, and take your time wrapping your gifts in one of The Nines Hotel's elegant suites. Click Here for more details.

Timberline Lodge - this picturesque rough hewn timber lodge built in the 1930s is nothing short of magical, and the reason why it's exterior facade was used as the backdrop for the movie "The Shining" starring Jack Nickelson. Time your visit with one of Timberline’s monthly Winemaker’s Dinners at the Silcox Hut ($175 per person). Travel by Snowcat to the historic annex for a six-course dinner paired with Oregon wine and hosted by the winemakers. Click Here for more details.

Zoo Lights - More than a million LED lights transform the Oregon Zoo into a luminous winter wonderland filled with moving sculptures, forests of lighted trees and animal silhouettes. Cap off your visit by boarding the zoo's light-bedecked steamer train, which provides a unique view of the ZooLights splendor. Click Here for more details.

Fir Point Farms. Pumpkin patch, ponies, hayrides, hay maze, giant slide, corn cannon, hazel’s nut house.Where: 14601 Arndt Rd., Aurora When: Every weekend from the last weekend in September through the end of OctoberCost: Last year: Admission is free, but tickets are required for most activities ($1 each)